Oakdale Mortuary & Oakdale Memorial Park

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If you lost a loved one due to COVID-19 and paid for that loved one’s funeral, interment or cremation after January 20, 2020, FEMA has stepped up to provide reimbursement for those expenses. Learn more and see if you qualify for up to $9,000 in benefits:

Plan ahead and protect the people you love: Get 0% interest for 60 months on pre-paid cremation property and burial plans. Terms Apply. For preplanning information contact us at (626)691-2000 and ask to speak to a family service representative.

Grief takes many forms and can be a very different experience for each person. When someone close to you dies, a period of grief is natural and is part of the healing process. It’s important to know that your grief is unique to you. The funeral is just one part of the grieving process, and it may take months or years to feel like yourself again. A range of emotions is expected, and it’s helpful to have a grief support system around you who will help you cope and be there when you need to share stories, memories and feelings.

What’s the most unique cemetery in the world? The Neptune Memorial Reef . The Neptune Memorial Reef is an underwater tribute that creates life after life by establishing marine habitat to promote coral and marine organisms. The cremated remains of you or your loved one can be tended by angelfish, guarded by moray eels and visited by scuba divers in a scenic 16-acre underwater cemetery three miles off Key Biscayne.

Easter is a time to come together and celebrate new beginnings. We hope you have a wonderful Easter Sunday with your loved ones!

Service for Jose Edgardoo Millan Acosta

For most of us, Black History Month is something we've always heard about, and perhaps learned about in school. Black History Month was first recognized as a national observance 45 years ago in 1976 to recognize and celebrate the notable accomplishments of the Black community. Black History Month was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian and author who was the son of former slaves. According to the Library of Congress, Black History Month began in 1915 when Dr. Wood...son founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). After he created the organization, he continued to promote the achievements of Black Americans by naming one week in February Negro History Week." This celebration would go on in several cities and towns from 1926 until 1976 when President Gerald Ford made Black History Month a national observance. See more

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Did you know: Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King spent their honeymoon at a funeral parlor, because local hotels in 1953 wouldn't accept black people. Read more about his life here: https://blackamericaweb.com//the-little-known-black-histo/

Holiday Remembrance Video 2020 Thank you for submitting photos of your loved ones.

Just a reminder all Father's Day decorations need to be picked up by Tuesday June 30th. The cemetery hours of operation are from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm . We will be cleaning the cemetery and removing all flowers and remaining decorations on Wednesday July 1st.

Virtual Remembrance Father’s Day video - June 21, 2020

There are many ways to pay for a funeral. Your best option is to plan in advance and fund arrangements monthly. For further information give us a call (626)691-2000 our staff would be more than happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have. -Oakdale Memorial Park & Mortuary

We sometimes forget the depth of connection we have with our dad. They are often a main connection in the world and to the world. Here's how you might deal with the loss of your father.

The cemetery is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm until further notice. Gatherings at graveside are restricted to 30 people or less We ask that you practice 6 ft social distancing while on cemetery grounds... Masks must be worn at all times Failure to follow these rules will result in being asked to leave the cemetery property. We know thatyour experience at Oakdale Memorial Park and Mortuary may be different as we navigate this time together. These unprecedented steps are taken for thebetterment and well-being of the community thatwe are privileged to serve. We appreciate your understanding. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Please contact us directly for more information. - Oakdale Memorial Park and Mortuary Management

Memorial day is only once a year, but our gratitude is endless. Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to those who gave their lives and in valuable service to our country. Join us as we remember and honor our local heroes. On behalf of Oakdale Memorial Park and mortuary thank you for your service

We know that your experience at Oakdale Memorial Park & Mortuary may be different as we navigate through this time together. These unprecedented steps are taken for the betterment and well-being of the community that we are privileged to serve. Cemetery hours are Monday - Sunday from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm until further notice Practice six foot social distancing, Gatherings are restricted to 10 or less people at gravesites Facial masks must be worn at all times

Due to the unforeseen pandemic this Memorial Day will be different without our annual Memorial Day service. However we here at Oakdale Memorial Park will still be saluting those who selflessly served our country by placing flags at their gravesites. Memorial Day is once a year but our gratitude is endless. On behalf of our Staff here at Oakdale Memorial Park & Mortuary we thank you for your service.

Join us in honoring our local heroes by sumbmiting a photo of your loved one in their uniform for our Virtual Remembrance video. For more details or to submit your loved one's photo please contact us today through sunday (626)691-2000

With no obligation and at no cost to you, we’ll walk you through the details of advanced funeral planning for veterans and help you understand your options. A planning professional can give insight into the many choices you have to fund your plan, as well as burial benefits provided by the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), allowing you to take control of funeral costs and lock in current prices